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Inspection Setup

Jobsite, date, and crew identified

Record the project name or location, inspection date, and crew or foreman name.

Inspector is designated competent person or authorized supervisor critical (required)

Confirm the person completing the walkdown is authorized to stop work and correct hazards.

Yes No N/A

Pre-bore walkdown completed before drilling start critical (required)

Verify the inspection is performed before any bore initiation or reaming activity.

Yes No N/A

Weather and ground conditions reviewed for safe start

Confirm weather, visibility, access, and ground conditions do not create an immediate hazard for the planned work.

Yes No N/A

Bore Plan and Work Scope Review

Current bore plan available on site critical (required)

Confirm the latest approved bore plan, drawings, or work package is present at the jobsite.

Yes No N/A

Entry and exit points match the approved plan critical (required)

Verify the planned entry and exit locations are marked and match the current bore plan.

Yes No N/A

Planned bore depth and path reviewed with crew critical (required)

Confirm the crew reviewed the intended bore depth, alignment, and any known changes to the route.

Yes No N/A

Known hazards and change conditions communicated

Verify any changes in site conditions, nearby work, traffic, or surface hazards were communicated before work starts.

Yes No N/A

Utility Locate Verification

Required utility locates completed and visible critical (required)

Verify all required utility markings are present, legible, and visible in the bore area.

Yes No N/A

Utility locate marks verified against bore path critical (required)

Confirm the locate marks were checked against the planned bore path and offsets before drilling.

Yes No N/A

Potholing or daylighting completed where required critical (required)

Verify test holes, potholing, or daylighting were completed at required crossings or conflict points.

Yes No N/A

Unmarked or uncertain utilities escalated before work critical (required)

Confirm any unmarked, conflicting, or uncertain utility information was reported and resolved before drilling begins.

Yes No N/A

Exclusion Zone and Site Controls

Exclusion zone established around bore path and equipment critical (required)

Verify the exclusion zone is set up around the drill, bore path, and support equipment as required by the job plan.

Yes No N/A

Barricades, cones, or signage in place and intact critical (required)

Confirm physical controls are positioned to keep unauthorized personnel out of the work area.

Yes No N/A

Traffic and pedestrian controls established where needed

Verify spotters, flagging, detours, or other controls are in place if the work affects traffic or pedestrian movement.

Yes No N/A

Overhead and underground clearance maintained critical (required)

Confirm the work area maintains required clearance from overhead lines, structures, and underground conflict points.

Yes No N/A

Tracker Communication and Equipment Readiness

Tracker and drill operator communication tested critical (required)

Confirm the locator/tracker and drill operator can communicate clearly using the agreed method before drilling starts.

Yes No N/A

Tracker equipment powered, calibrated, and functioning critical (required)

Verify the tracking system is powered on, operating normally, and set up for the planned bore.

Yes No N/A

Emergency stop and shutdown procedure reviewed critical (required)

Confirm the crew reviewed stop-work signals, emergency shutdown steps, and escalation contacts.

Yes No N/A

PPE and Final Go/No-Go

Required PPE worn by crew critical (required)

Verify the crew is wearing job-required PPE such as hard hats, hi-vis apparel, eye protection, gloves, and protective footwear.

Yes No N/A

No unresolved critical deficiencies remain critical (required)

Confirm all critical items are complete and no unresolved deficiency remains that would prevent a safe start.

Yes No N/A

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Run: HDD Pre-Bore Daily Safety Walkdown

Inspection Setup

Bore Plan and Work Scope Review

Utility Locate Verification

Exclusion Zone and Site Controls

Tracker Communication and Equipment Readiness

PPE and Final Go/No-Go

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